Anne Marie Brady
NZ needs to 'muscle up' on defence spending: Academic
Canterbury University's Anne-Marie Brady says China's military activity in the Tasman means New Zealand must "muscle up" on its defence spending. Brady spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
On today's episode, a number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning, a politics expert says a trip to China taken by police… Audio
Report shows Chinese influence in New Caledonia
A new report indicates China's spent decades interfering in the politics of Kanaky New Caledonia. University of Canterbury political scientist Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Prickly' matters discussed with Chinese Premier
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he spent nearly as much time with China Premier Li Qiang speaking on prickly matters as they did on issues of co-operation like trade. University of Canterbury… Audio
China expert on cyber-attack allegations
Let's get more analysis on China's alleged interference in Western democracies now.
The United Kingdom and the United States have called out China over what they say have been state sponsored… Audio
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters meets Chinese counterpart in Wellington
Trade, business, and regional security were among the many points of discussion at bi-lateral talks in Wellington on Monday between New Zealand's foreign affairs minister Winston Peters, and his… Audio
Belt and Road Initiative forum taking place in Beijing
A major summit underway in Beijing is another sign of the world's increasing fragmentation.
More than 130 countries are attending the two-day Belt and Road Initiative forum, including Russia's… Audio
Covid-19 spurs protests in China
Covid-19 is flaring up in China, and so are protests in many cities and campuses across the world's most-populous nation and second-largest economy.
The unprecedented dissent has been spurred by the… Audio
Chinese Communist Party congress concludes
The congress of China's ruling Communist Party is now over, but reverberations from the event look set to be widely felt, not least in New Zealand.
The always highly choreographed political gathering… Audio
China and Russia presidents meet face-to-face
China and Russia's presidents have met in person for the first time since Vladimir Putin launched his illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Putin says he appreciates China has questions and concerns over… Audio
China flexing its muscle in the Pacific
With leaked documents showing China is seeking a region-wide policing and security deal with 10 Pacific countries, the prime minister Jacinda Ardern is urging a unified response.
The issue of Chinese… Audio
Xi Jinping cements his epic place in Chinese political history
In China, president Xi Jinping is cementing his hold on power and his place at the centre of the country's political history.
The Chinese Communist Party has passed a resolution re-writing its… Audio
Academic wants greater protection for Chinese NZers
A prominent academic is calling for greater protection for Chinese New Zealanders in light of a recent security report.
A New Zealand Security Intelligence Service report has revealed a New Zealander… Audio
Politicians' data collected by company believed to be used by China's intelligence service
A New Zealand academic who specialises in Chinese politics says data amassed by a company believed to be used by China's intelligence service shows a detailed knowledge of the New Zealand political… Audio
National's Jian Yang to bow out at September election
The Auckland list MP has long faced claims about his links to the Chinese Communist Party - even accusations of being a spy. Jian Yang has always denied such claims - but some are today questioning… Video, Audio
China researcher questions motives for $150,000 donation
An expert on China's global political influence is questioning the reasons behind a $150,000 donation to the National Party in 2016. National received the donation from a New Zealand company, owned by… Audio
Tanks at the border, umbrellas at the ready
Hong Kong residents would prefer to concentrate on their business activities - but they realise they're losing their freedom to a Chinese government that's not remote enough for them, and they're… Audio
Tanks at the border, umbrellas at the ready
Hong Kong residents would prefer to concentrate on their business activities - but they realise they're losing their freedom to a Chinese government that's not remote enough for them, and they're…
AudioChina critic says she’s still being harassed
Professor Anne-Marie Brady says she's still being subjected to ongoing harassment, including having her mail tampered with at the University of Canterbury and anonymous calls to her unlisted phone… Audio
Jenny Shipley denies writing op-ed for Chinese communist paper
Dame Jenny Shipley is denying she wrote an article in the "People's Daily" in China which compliments China's reforms and its belt and road initiative. The article is headlined "We need to learn… Audio